20 Things To Do in Dubai with Kids

Traveloka MY
07 Aug 2024 - 10 min read

Dubai, the dream holiday destination for many, is not only heaven for adults, but also kids. If you’re planning to visit Dubai with kids, no need to worry about the safety and comfort during the trip. Fun is no exception. There are many options to visit with kids that will make everyone happy and satisfied because happy kids also means happy parents!

Make your trip memorable with the help of Traveloka for 20 things to do in Dubai with kids where everyone can have fun without anyone being left out.

1. Dubai Marina Speedboat Tour

The Dubai Marina Speedboat Tour is a great option for kids because it offers a thrilling and unique experience on the water, allowing them to see iconic landmarks from a new perspective. The excitement of riding a speedboat and the scenic views make it an engaging activity that children typically find fascinating and enjoyable. Additionally, the tour is usually designed to be safe and family-friendly, ensuring a memorable experience for both kids and adults alike.

Dubai Marina Speedboat Tour

United Arab Emirates

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2. Trampo Extreme Experience at Nakheel Mall

Trampo Extreme at Nakheel Mall offers thrilling indoor trampoline fun for kids and adults alike, featuring safe, high-quality trampolines and exciting arenas to unleash acrobatic skills and enjoy adrenaline-pumping excitement away from the heat. It is a fun and beneficial experience for your kids because trampoline helps them in developing motor skills and promoting physical fitness. Trampolining also encourages social interaction and can be a great way for kids to release energy and have fun with friends or family.

Nakheel Mall Trampo Extreme Ticket in Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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3. Burj Al Arab Private Sightseeing Cruise

Create a good memory with your kids with Burj Al Arab Private Sightseeing Cruise to sail along a long list of iconic Dubai landmarks, especially Burj Al Arab. Bring your camera and snap away for a token of memory with your friends or family. Also, you can also swim at authorized and safe areas such as JBR Beach, Royal Lagoon, and more.

Burj Al Arab Private Sightseeing Cruise

United Arab Emirates

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4. KidZania Dubai

KidZania Dubai offers a unique experience where kids take charge in a scaled-down city, learning real-world skills through various jobs like firefighting and healthcare. They also manage money using Kidzos currency, making it an enriching and fun day out for both children and adults. Because it is located in Dubai Mall that means you can explore the mall just like usual adults do before or after spending quality time with your kids in KidZania.

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United Arab Emirates

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5. Fish Tales Tour at The Lost Chamber Aquarium

A Fish Tales Tour at The Lost Chamber Aquarium is a great option to do in Dubai with kids, especially if they are deeply interested in marine life. With this tour, you and kids can explore and discover stunning marine exhibits, interactive touch tanks, and a range of fish species. Join a tour with a Marine Educator to delve into the myth and marine life of Atlantis, including exclusive access to a Fish Hospital and food preparation areas. It's a perfect day out for kids and family alike to learn and enjoy the wonders of the underwater world.

Fish Tales Tour At The Lost Chambers Aquarium Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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6. Hub Zero Park

A laser-tag arena for kids? The adventurous kids will love it. Bring your kids to Hub Zero park that allows them to engage in closer-quarter combats. It offers a thrilling array of attractions for gaming enthusiasts, including laser-tag combat, a challenging laser maze, soccer and race car simulators, and zombie shooting experiences. Featuring 14 action zones themed around popular gaming franchises like Battlefield and Resident Evil, alongside amenities like cafes, dining areas, and retail spots. Additional highlights include kid's karting, a 3D immersion tunnel, 4D cinema, and extensive gaming facilities such as LAN stations and private booths for esports tournaments.

Hub Zero Park

United Arab Emirates

RM 125

7. Experience VR version of Dubai in Dubai Mall

PlayDXB offers the first ever VR experience of Dubai with VR Park located in Dubai Mall. At VR Park, enjoy unlimited access to a variety of immersive rides and experiences spanning adventure, horror, action, and more. It challenges perceptions by blending reality with virtual worlds, offering mind-blowing experiences that redefine reality.

PlayDXB - Dubai Mall VR Park

United Arab Emirates

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8. La Perle by Dragone Show

Be amazed by acrobatic feats, thrilling aerial displays, and aquatic stunts that you and kids can enjoy at La Perle by Dragone Show. This show offers a mesmerizing 90-minute show featuring 65 artists performing breathtaking acrobatics and aerial displays. Produced by Broadway-seasoned professionals, the show includes an aquatic stage adding realism to its scenes, offering a 270-degree view for an immersive experience. It's a unique family-friendly production combining magic, storytelling, and stunning performances.

La Perle by Dragone

United Arab Emirates

RM 203

9. Platinum Desert Safari Experience by Platinum Heritage

What makes Platinum Heritage different from the rest is that they offer the most luxurious Desert Safari in Dubai to witness a spectacular world-class falcon show and get to ride on a camel to a private desert oasis cabana. Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in a Land Rover Defender to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and Royal Lake. And finally, dine under the stars with a 6-course dinner prepared by a professional chef on-site.

Platinum Desert Safari Experience by Platinum Heritage

United Arab Emirates

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10. Dubai Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Your kids will love to get around Dubai with a double-deck open-air bus. Dubai Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour also provides audio commentary available in 12 languages including Arabic, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, Hindi, Farsi, Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese. And enjoy breathtaking views of Dubai’s dramatic skyline, perfect sandy beaches and the world’s tallest building and unique architecture.

11. Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

Under the scorching heat of Dubai, your kids will be excited to play at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. It offers a thrilling experience with rides like Aquaconda, the world's largest water slide, and the Tower of Poseidon's record-breaking attractions. Relax on the private beach, dine at one of 15 restaurants, and explore the Lost Chambers Aquarium with sharks and other marine life. With all-day access and activities for all ages, it's the perfect way to enjoy a hot day in Dubai.

Atlantis Dubai

8.2/10

United Arab Emirates

RM 265

RM 167

12. Escape Hunt in The Galleria Mall

Experience the pressure and rush of adrenaline when in themed games at the Escape Hunt in The Galleria Mall, Dubai. Unlock the true identity of Jack the Ripper when travelling back to 1888 with your kids, especially if they are interested in mystery. It is a great option for the adrenaline seekers and would help you and kids to make such fun memories together while in Dubai.

Escape Hunt Admission in Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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13. The Chocolate Wonderland Experience at Co Chocolat in Dubai

Want to bring your kids to heaven? Take them to The Chocolate Wonderland Experience at Co Chocolat in Dubai. Experience the enchanting world of chocolate at Co Chocolat in Dubai, where you can learn the entire process of chocolate-making from farm to bar. Explore their exclusive factory and bring home delicious memories to savour long after your visit.

14. Escape Dubai’s Heat at Ski Dubai

Skiing in the desert may sound impossible, but Ski Dubai Full Day Slope makes this possible. Enjoy thrilling activities like tobogganing and bobsledding on snow hills, roll in a human hamster ball, and play interactive games in a snow cavern. Also, watch adorable penguins in the March of The Penguins for a charming experience.

15. E-Kart Experience at The Dubai Mall Zabeel

Indoor go-karting activity is one of the many recommended activities to do in Dubai with kids that you can try at The Dubai Mall Zabeel. No prior experience needed! Whether you're a pro or an amateur, everybody can speed their way on the tracks.

E-Kart Experience at The Dubai Mall Zabeel

United Arab Emirates

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16. IMG Worlds of Adventure

IMG Worlds of Adventure is the world's largest indoor theme park, spanning 1.5 million square feet and welcoming over 20,000 guests daily. It features 4 themed zones: Cartoon Network characters in the first zone, Marvel superheroes in the second, prehistoric adventures in The Lost Valley, and a spooky haunted hotel. Enjoy thrilling rides like Thor Thunder Spin and The Velociraptor, and dine at themed restaurants for an unforgettable day of fun in Dubai.

IMG Worlds of Adventure

8.0/10

United Arab Emirates

RM 420

17. Wild Wadi Water Park

If your kids are into water slides and rides, Wild Wadi Water Park is the right destination to choose because this park has 30 of them. Kids will love Juha’s Lagoon, an interactive play area with water guns, racing slides, and huge dumping buckets. And if you or they are older as well as are adrenaline junkies, face the 32m Jumeirah Sceirah, the tallest and fastest slide in the Middle East for a heart-stopping experience.

Wild Wadi Waterpark

United Arab Emirates

RM 253

RM 229

18. Dubai Seaplane Flight

Bring your kids to experience Dubai Seaplane Flight. The 40 minutes seaplane flight will bring you and kids to experience spectacular views of Dubai’s skyscrapers, beaches and architectural wonders. One thing to not forget when you’re going, have your camera ready as you soar above iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and The World islands. Enjoy views of Dubai Creek, Dubai Marina, and Jebel Ali port, marvelling at skyscrapers, yachts, and golden beaches.

Dubai Seaplane Flight

United Arab Emirates

RM 2,192

19. Burj Khalifa At The Top Observation Deck

When in Dubai, you and kids would want to at least have the Burj Khalifa experience. Make it possible with Burj Khalifa At The Top Observation Deck to have an unforgettable view of Dubai from the observatory deck of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

At the Top, Burj Khalifa Observation Decks

8.4/10

United Arab Emirates

RM 183

20. Sunset At The Top of Burj Khalifa

Experience Dubai's highlights with a Burj Khalifa visit to At The Top on the 124th floor, offering stunning sunset views. Follow this with a dhow dinner cruise on Dubai Creek, featuring a 3-course international buffet and entertainment like tanoura dance and magic shows. Cruise highlights include views of luxury yachts and iconic landmarks. The tour departs daily from Deira at 8:30 PM, offering a magical evening exploring Dubai's skyline and historic creek.

At the Top, Burj Khalifa Observation Decks

8.4/10

United Arab Emirates

RM 183

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In This Article

• 1. Dubai Marina Speedboat Tour
• 2. Trampo Extreme Experience at Nakheel Mall
• 3. Burj Al Arab Private Sightseeing Cruise
• 4. KidZania Dubai
• 5. Fish Tales Tour at The Lost Chamber Aquarium
• 6. Hub Zero Park
• 7. Experience VR version of Dubai in Dubai Mall
• 8. La Perle by Dragone Show
• 9. Platinum Desert Safari Experience by Platinum Heritage
• 10. Dubai Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
• 11. Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
• 12. Escape Hunt in The Galleria Mall
• 13. The Chocolate Wonderland Experience at Co Chocolat in Dubai
• 14. Escape Dubai’s Heat at Ski Dubai
• 15. E-Kart Experience at The Dubai Mall Zabeel
• 16. IMG Worlds of Adventure
• 17. Wild Wadi Water Park
• 18. Dubai Seaplane Flight
• 19. Burj Khalifa At The Top Observation Deck
• 20. Sunset At The Top of Burj Khalifa

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